Recurring Thrush in Women
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Recurring thrush is common in women, and can be caused by a number of factors including:- A natural propensity towards chemical imbalance in the vagina.
- Washing the genitals incorrectly. This can mean either using harsh chemicals to wash them, or by not washing them often enough.
- Wearing the wrong type of clothing.
- Having a partner who transmits thrush back to you.
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Regular-Use Treatments
The three regular-use treatments listed below - Femigel, Biofem and Topida - are useful for keeping your vaginal fluids in balance, even if you do not have thrush. They are not pharmacy-strength products, so can be used daily. They are instead designed to maintain your vaginal health and to help prevent thrush.
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Femigel is suitable for daily or regular use. It's an excellent gel that can be used regularly to moisturise the vagina and help to keep thrush at bay. It's also very good to use during outbreaks of thrush, as it has a soothing effect and helps to fight the infection.
Femigel contains natural Tea Tree, which is a powerful anti-microbial ingredient. It also soothes itching, dryness and vaginal discomfort - you can really feel the soothing effect immediately.
Femigel can also be used as a sexual lubricant. It is non-greasy and safe to use with condoms, and can actually be quite pleasant for both partners (it has a sort of "mentholy" feel).
The only downside of Femigel is that it costs a little more per application than some of the other regular-use products such as Bio-Fem Active Gel or Topida. However, it is very powerful and well worth the money. It can also be used alongside Bio-Fem Active Gel or Salcura Topida, as part of a general regime.
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Price: £7.59 (incl VAT)
(Buy any 3 or more Australian Bodycare products and save 5%)
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Multi-Gyn ActiGel 50ml is a safe, gentle and effective gel to soothe, relieve and prevent intimate discomforts. If you are prone to thrush or suffer reoccurring bouts of thrush then Multi-Gyn ActiGel 50ml can help re-balance the natural flora of your vagina. Multi-Gyn contains a complex of plant extracts, as well as soothing aloe vera. Multi-Gyn can even be used as a daily vaginal moisturiser or sexual lubricant.
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Price: £7.99 (incl VAT)
(Buy 3 or more for £7.60 each)
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Topida is a vaginal spray containing natural products, designed to help maintain vaginal hygiene. We think that the spray form is particularly good as it is hygenic, and makes one bottle last a very long time. Salcura Topida soothes and moisturises the vagina, and contains antibacterial and anti-fungal ingredients.
Topida is ideal for anybody who is prone to thrush, bacterial vaginosis or cystitis. It is suitable for daily use and free from Steroids, hormones, cortisones, peroxides, alcohol and parabens.
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Price: £8.49 (incl VAT)
(Buy any 3 or more Salcura products and save 10%)
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Treating the thrush outbreaks
Regular-use treatments such as Femigel, Actigel and Topida are safe to use during thrush outbreaks, but when your symptoms worsen, you may need a little help from a more conventional treatment. Below are our recommended Canesten products.
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Applicator for strong thrush cream for internal use, as well as a small tube of the canesten thrush cream.
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Price: £9.99 (incl VAT)
(Buy any 2 or more Canesten products and save 5%)
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If both yourself and and a male partner have thrush, we recommend purchasing this cream for your partner. It's also recommended that you use Femigel (above) as a sexual lubricant during outbreaks of thrush.
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Price: £5.69 (incl VAT)
(Buy any 2 or more Canesten products and save 5%)
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Canesten Duo contains a small tube of Canesten Thrush Cream and one Canesten Oral Tablet.
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Price: £9.89 (incl VAT)
(Buy any 2 or more Canesten products and save 5%)
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Products Worth Considering
The remaining treatments below are very good general feminine hygiene products.
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Vaginal odour, abnormal discharge and discomfort are very common problems and are often a result of Bacterial Vaginosis (BV). This easy-to-use gel contains Lactic Acid and Glycogen to treat and prevent BV. The ingredients help restore the natural pH and vaginal flora. 1 BV treatment per pack (7 days).
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Price: £9.19 (incl VAT)
(Buy 2 or more for £8.74 each)
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A range of treatments for feminine itching and irritation and for cleansing. More >>>
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Lactacyd brings you natural protection against intimate irritation.
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The Replens wash bar is soap-free and kind to the sensitive intimate areas.
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